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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class consumer reviews

$64,900 starting MSRP
side view of 2006 CLS-Class Mercedes-Benz
(48 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.3
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Very lovely vehicle. And only 5650 been made.

I have 2005 cls55 amg and its a very beautifulcar handles like a racing car,you can feel the car completelyin your control,very fast goes up to 200km in 3rd gear in 10seconds,and the sound is just mad,once you drive the cls55 you get addicted and can not stop driving it everyday, you have to discipline your self very carefully, because of the performance you can easily hurt yr self unless you are very experienced driver. When you sit in it and hold6thr steering wheel You are in a different time zone,and when you put yr belts on and turn the key on you get so excited,all you have to do is just turn the key on and let it go,you dont hold the key to started. And that cold start sound is just madness,and you cant stop yr self driving it, just b4 i drive in to my drive way,i change my mind and drive through and have another5 min drive around the streets,on an open road if you kick it down all the way ,you cant keep holding the pedal down for long,because the monster engine just wont stay still,it just goes up to 200 km in 8 seconds last time i recorded,then i take my foot of the pedal becauseits just roaring like a mad, i have driven many nice cars,but this cls55 is an addiction!! Middle of the night you just want to take it out for a ride. You have to drive cls55 to understan what i mean. I also have 2007 cls63 amg and its just a madness,very beautiful very very fast like the cls55 amg ,but handling is just not the same,cls63 amg is a very very comfortable to drive and seats has more padding in it for yr comfort,and suspensions are more comfort, but handling is not the same as cls55 amg, cls55 amg is come a be part of yr body and mind when you sit and start driving it. I also have the 2008 cls350 with only a 36.000km on it very smooth very comfortable keyless entry car,but nothing like cls55 amg,

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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great looking but flawed

looks great but 7-gtronic gearbox is terrible also watch for oil leaks and suspension issues headroom in the rear is very tight for 5 footers too

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Epic luxury and comfort.

Best car I have ever owned. This is a must if you desire looks, comfort and safety. The design and functionality is timeless. With a vehicle weight of almost 4000 lbs the 2006 CLS 500 owns the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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cls 55 amg

This car has been an absolute blast to own; it is extremely fast and comfortable; it has an ability to eat up mileage like no other car I have owned. The predominant characteristic of this vehicle is the engine; it is a handmade supercharged v8 that produces a massive amount of torque throughout the rev range, it feels as accelerative at 70 mph as it does at 20. The benefit of the 55 (5.4L Supercharged) series AMG vehicles over the later 63 (6.2L NA) is the torque and cost of ownership, the engine (M113K) and transmission in this vehicle are known to be extremely reliable and have been used in many different model (S55, SL55, E55, CLS55, ...) over the years with very few issues, it is also relatively inexpensive to modify.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good power and performance. reliable car

Great looks. Good power and a very reliable car. The interior layout is beautiful. This is a classy car that offers great value for the money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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exellence

i love the care its very safe and extremely comfortable i love i love it i would recommend this car car to my friend because it"s very safe and nice to drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Veey unreliable, the.auto gear box, a.joke

Looks great, comfortable, but. As with all Mercedes Cars, the auto gear box is troublesome, and unreliable, no matter how much money you spend.on it. I've had several Mercs, and the gearboxes ALWAYS gave huge trouble.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable car

This car meets all the requirements that I have for a car. Mercedes Benz went hard in 2006. This car is quiet and sensitive but if you press the S and put it in manual this car flys like a bat out of hell. And it’s luxurious also.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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5 star car

2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Specs & Features Based on lowest-priced style. Technology Cruise Control Hands Free Phone Navigation System Adaptive Cruise Control Remote Engine Start Entertainment AM/FM Radio Cassette CD Changer MP3 Player Premium Radio CD Player Front DVD Entertainment System Seating Dual Power Front Seats Leather Seats Power Driver's Seat Power Passenger's Seat Comfort & Convenience Front Air Conditioning Power Locks Fuel Economy EPA Class - Compact Cars Performance Horsepower - 302 hp Horsepower RPM - 5600 rpm Stroke - 3.31 inches Torque - 339 foot pounds Torque RPM - 2700 rpm 0 to 60 - 5.9 seconds Top Speed - 155 mph Interior Power Windows Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Exterior Alloy Wheels Limited Use Spare Number of Doors - 4 doors Spare Tire Type - Limited Use Tires / Wheel Size - P245/40ZR18 Upgraded Wheels Wheel Type - Alloy Rear Tires / Wheel Size - P275/35ZR18 Moon Roof/Sun Roof Rear Spoiler

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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CLASIC DESIGN

This is one my favorite cars ever made. The 2006 CLS is on of the most beautiful car. It has lots of power. The interior is very nice and comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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